What brake pads to use on 2015 GS350 F Sport
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What brake pads to use on 2015 GS350 F Sport
Hello Everyone,
I need to change my front brake pads on my 2015 GS350 F Sport. Any brake pad recommendations? Should I do OEM or is there a more cost friendly aftermarket option? I appreciate your input!
I need to change my front brake pads on my 2015 GS350 F Sport. Any brake pad recommendations? Should I do OEM or is there a more cost friendly aftermarket option? I appreciate your input!
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I just change my front pads to Akebono ACT1118 Ceramic pads. Really like them. No squeal, low dust, and just as good bite as OEM, at least for the way I drive.
If you're looking to changing rotors too, I recommend StopTech rotors. See my thread below.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ch-rotors.html
If you're looking to changing rotors too, I recommend StopTech rotors. See my thread below.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ch-rotors.html
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NickMayer (05-22-19)
#6
See above. Some say semi-metallic offers better initial bite. But for normal street driving, you won't notice much of a difference between the ceramic vs semi-metallic. Ceramics also last longer and quieter than semi-metallic
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We'll technically it's not less dust, at least from my experience. It's just the ceramic produces white dust that's harder to see than semi-metallic black dust. On my darker wheels I can see light layer of dust after couple days of driving. Might not be noticable on chrome or aluminum wheels.
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Ceramic is *not* better if you drive aggressively? I mean, I do not think I am overbearingly aggressive driver, but others (wife) might disagree. Can you elaborate on the difference?
#11
From Google search...
Ceramic pads offer quieter stops, cleaner wheels, and generally longer pad-life due to their harder composition. ... In addition, they typically have a lower coefficient of friction than their semi-metallic counterparts (the higher the coefficient of friction, the better a brake pad will stop your vehicle).
However, I can't recommend ceramic pads for this car (GS 350 F Sport) anymore. Mine are starting to squeal like crazy. May have to return to stock OEM rotors and pads.
Ceramic pads offer quieter stops, cleaner wheels, and generally longer pad-life due to their harder composition. ... In addition, they typically have a lower coefficient of friction than their semi-metallic counterparts (the higher the coefficient of friction, the better a brake pad will stop your vehicle).
However, I can't recommend ceramic pads for this car (GS 350 F Sport) anymore. Mine are starting to squeal like crazy. May have to return to stock OEM rotors and pads.
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From Google search...
Ceramic pads offer quieter stops, cleaner wheels, and generally longer pad-life due to their harder composition. ... In addition, they typically have a lower coefficient of friction than their semi-metallic counterparts (the higher the coefficient of friction, the better a brake pad will stop your vehicle).
However, I can't recommend ceramic pads for this car (GS 350 F Sport) anymore. Mine are starting to squeal like crazy. May have to return to stock OEM rotors and pads.
Ceramic pads offer quieter stops, cleaner wheels, and generally longer pad-life due to their harder composition. ... In addition, they typically have a lower coefficient of friction than their semi-metallic counterparts (the higher the coefficient of friction, the better a brake pad will stop your vehicle).
However, I can't recommend ceramic pads for this car (GS 350 F Sport) anymore. Mine are starting to squeal like crazy. May have to return to stock OEM rotors and pads.
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From Google search...
Ceramic pads offer quieter stops, cleaner wheels, and generally longer pad-life due to their harder composition. ... In addition, they typically have a lower coefficient of friction than their semi-metallic counterparts (the higher the coefficient of friction, the better a brake pad will stop your vehicle).
However, I can't recommend ceramic pads for this car (GS 350 F Sport) anymore. Mine are starting to squeal like crazy. May have to return to stock OEM rotors and pads.
Ceramic pads offer quieter stops, cleaner wheels, and generally longer pad-life due to their harder composition. ... In addition, they typically have a lower coefficient of friction than their semi-metallic counterparts (the higher the coefficient of friction, the better a brake pad will stop your vehicle).
However, I can't recommend ceramic pads for this car (GS 350 F Sport) anymore. Mine are starting to squeal like crazy. May have to return to stock OEM rotors and pads.
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What color is your car? You have a lot of choices with caliper colors. Just stick with quality paint like VHT, G2, or Rustoleum.
Last edited by jdpdata; 05-22-19 at 10:17 AM.
#15
Yeah maybe. F Sport seems to be more picky with pads than base GS 350. You don't have the F Sport right? My Akebono was super quiet until 200 miles, that's when it started to squeal. Maybe it's not wearing evenly. Haven't had time to do some bedding-in high speed runs. That may help.
It's a major PITA with front brakes for this damn car. I hate it.
What color is your car? You have a lot of choices with caliper colors. Just stick with quality paint like VHT, G2, or Rustoleum.
It's a major PITA with front brakes for this damn car. I hate it.
What color is your car? You have a lot of choices with caliper colors. Just stick with quality paint like VHT, G2, or Rustoleum.